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Trip from City View, SC to Fork Shoals, SC

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Drive Time

37m

Distance

24.5 mi

39 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 34m ★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 36m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown City View, SC, SC

City View, SC

Junior Bastos

Downtown Fork Shoals, SC, SC

Fork Shoals, SC

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from City View, SC to Fork Shoals, SC covers 24.5 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 185, Fork Shoals Road, White Horse Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.4 miles on I 185. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.83 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

12.2 miles from City View, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from City View, SC to Fork Shoals, SC covers 24.5 miles and takes about 37m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 185 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near West Parker Road.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 37m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (West Parker Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 25 / White Horse Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Parker Road

At end of road, turn left onto West Parker Road

Navigation decision point

6
1.7 mi into trip | ~3m in | US 25 / White Horse Road

Turn left onto US 25 / White Horse Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
5.6 mi into trip | ~11m in

Take the exit toward US 29 South, I 185 South: Atlanta

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 29 South, I 185 South: Atlanta
5
5.7 mi into trip | ~11m in | I 185; US 29

Merge onto I 185; US 29

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
16.1 mi into trip | ~23m in

Take the exit toward Fork Shoals Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward Fork Shoals Road

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 185 10.4 mi 11m
Fork Shoals Road 7.5 mi 12m
White Horse Road 3.9 mi 7m
West Blue Ridge Drive 1.4 mi 2m
McKelvey Road 0.3 mi <1m
Henderson Street 0.2 mi <1m
West Parker Road 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 185 — 10.4 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City View, SC and Fork Shoals, SC.

1

Start on Henderson Street

0.2 mi · 45 sec · Henderson Street
2

At end of road, turn left onto West Parker Road

0.1 mi · 24 sec · West Parker Road
3

Turn left onto SC 253

1.4 mi · 2 min · West Blue Ridge Drive
4

Turn left onto US 25

3.9 mi · 7 min · White Horse Road
Use the left lane.
5

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 16 sec
Toward US 29 South, I 185 South: Atlanta
6

Merge onto I 185; US 29

10 mi · 11 min · I 185; US 29
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward Fork Shoals Road
8

Turn right onto Fork Shoals Road

7.5 mi · 12 min · Fork Shoals Road
9

Turn straight onto McKelvey Road

0.3 mi · 36 sec · McKelvey Road
10

Arrive at destination

McKelvey Road

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 12.2 miles from City View, SC, or about 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.4 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 24.5 miles or 37m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 12.2 miles or 18m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 31m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fork Shoals, SC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving City View, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from City View, SC

This is one driving day of about 24.5 miles and 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from City View, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 185 for about 10.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 12.2 mi from City View, SC · 18m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Greenville, SC

12 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Mauldin, SC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mauldin, SC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 12.2 miles from City View, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Fork Shoals, SC

The final approach into Fork Shoals, SC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Fork Shoals, SC.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.83 one way

$7.66 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $4.19 $8.38
premium $4.70 $4.53 $9.07
diesel $5.61 $5.41 $10.82

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$29–$54

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.4 0 $2.57 $1.18
Efficient EV 6.1 0 $2.14 $0.98
EV Truck/SUV 9.8 0 $3.43 $1.57

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

City View, SC

Morning in City View on Wednesday

Local time

6:10 AM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fork Shoals, SC

Morning in Fork Shoals on Wednesday

Local time

6:10 AM

EDT

Current temp

86°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

63°F

Greenville, SC

12 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

37m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from City View, SC to Fork Shoals, SC covers 24.5 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 185, Fork Shoals Road, White Horse Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.2 miles from City View, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.83 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 37m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (West Parker Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 25 / White Horse Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from City View, SC to Fork Shoals, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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